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A review of the utilization of fine needle aspiration in clinical practice and research in Nigeria

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Malami, Sani Abubakar, Ochicha, Ochicha·2011·CytoJournal
DOI 10.4103/1742-6413.82277PMC PMC3132326
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Background: Research and publications are critical to advancements in the quality of healthcare delivery. This article attempts to highlight the prospects and challenges of fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology as a tool for research in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Data available in local and international bibliographic databases for the period 1986–2005 (20 years) were collated and analyzed. Results: The theme of Nigerian FNA-focused studies correlated with the recognized disease patterns in the country which are tuberculous lymphadenitis, breast tumors and Burkitt's lymphoma. The accuracy of FNA in these situations was high and comparable to the experience in developed countries. It was found that the total number of articles published during two contiguous periods (1986–1995 and 1996–2005) had increased from 5 to 18. Also, in majority of cases, the articles were not published in specialized pathology journals. Conclusions: The utilization of FNA is apparently lagging in Nigeria. Given its potential in resource-constrained settings, we are of the opinion that it should be used more often in clinical and translational research.

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  • FNAB has been widely implemented in evaluation of lymphadenopathy in LMIC.

    “The FNAB has been widely implemented in evaluation of lymphadenopathy in LMIC.”

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    The Discussion says FNA is frequently used to evaluate suspected TB adenitis and describes lymphadenopathies as a predominant target in Nigeria. The review supports use for lymphadenopathy in Nigeria, but does not establish that FNAB has been widely implemented across LMICs generally. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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  1. [8]Esposti PL Cytologic diagnosis of prostate tumours with the aid of transrectal aspiration biopsy: A critical review of 1110 cases and a report of morphological and cytochemical studies Acta Cytol 1966 10 182 6 5227368
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Authors
Malami, S. A., & Ochicha, O.
Affiliations
Bayero University Kano (NG)
Corresponding author
Malami, Sani Abubakar
Venue
CytoJournal
Publisher
Scientific Scholar
Published
2011-06-23
Volume
8
Pages
12
ISSN
0974-5963 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.4103/1742-6413.82277
PMC
PMC3132326
OpenAlex
W2045159491
Cited by
11
References
34
Citations by year
2024: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1
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0.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by-nc-sa
Locations
  • CytoJournal (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Emergency Medicine › Hematological disorders and diagnostics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
Keywords
fine needle aspiration cytology, Nigeria, tuberculous lymphadenitis, breast tumors, Burkitt lymphoma, diagnostic accuracy, resource-limited settings, translational research, publication trends

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